Bekasam Chapan from Uzbekistan

160,00€

The Chapan or also called Khalat or Don was worn in central Asia by both women and men. The coats were perfect for the region with its hot summers and extremely cold winters. BeKasabor also called Bekasam Chapans are coats with striped fabric which has in older times chaining threads made out of silk and filling threads made out of cotton.

The small red and blue edging was directly woven into into the piece, a process that is called „loop manipulation“. In any case the edging will protect its wearer against evil spirits. It is customery to give away Chalate as a token of respect. This piece was intended for every day use.